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The all-digital, “paperless” cockpit has become a reality with the adoption of Class 3 Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) in new production aircraft and the retrofit of portable Class 2 devices in a growing number of legacy aircraft. From their early utility of displaying reference documents such as aircraft operating manuals and navigational charts, the range of applications EFBs can host is proliferating. In the future, they could contribute immeasurably to safety and pilot “situational awareness” as airborne traffic and ground surveillance displays.

In 2007, FAA approved the use of airport moving maps with “own-ship” position on the less expensive Class 2 EFBs, paving the way for further adoption by airlines. And the devices figure prominently in planning for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). In an evaluation of their safety potential, FAA is providing $600,000 each to SkyWest, Piedmont, US Airways and Southwest to invest in EFBs with surface moving maps. The latest update to FAA’s forward-looking NextGen Implementation Plan states that EFBs “will be used in nearly all air carrier and taxi operations to provide the flight crew with charts, manuals and weather data. Portable EFBs will enhance safety by allowing pilots to see their own aircraft’s position on surface moving map displays.”

But with new capabilities come challenges. What are the engineering considerations and costs of an EFB retrofit? What is allowed for mounting, stowing and connecting to aircraft systems? What does FAA require for Class 1 and 2 EFBs with lithium batteries?

For the answers to these and other questions, and for insight into the latest developments in EFBs, we’ve assembled representatives of leading-edge companies for this live, online discussion, “Operators Guide To EFBs: Choosing And Applying Electronic Flight Bags.” This Avionics Magazine Webinar, and a special supplement to follow in the June issue of the magazine, will provide invaluable information to operators considering, planning or awaiting the arrival of EFBs. And the webinar is interactive: registrants can pose questions to the speakers for discussion in real time.

Among discussion points:

• What is the market for EFBs among airlines and business jet operators?
• What are the different classes of EFBs and what are these flight computers capable of?
• Who are the major software applications providers?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of Class 2 versus Class 3 EFBs?
• What design and installation considerations must an operator take into account when installing EFBs?
• What are the certification requirements for the different classes of EFBs?
• What new applications are envisioned that will make EFBs even more useful to pilots?
• What is the market for EFBs in military aircraft?

...and lots more!

Watch for the "Operators Guide To EFBs" print supplement to the June Avionics Magazine!

Hear from these expert speakers:

	Ken Crowhurst Senior Vice President, navAero Inc.
	Bill Ruhl Manager, Business Development Astronautics Corporation of America
	Jerry Schumacher President, U.S. Technical
	Merritte DeBuhr Manager, Technical Program Development, Electronic Cable Specialists (ECS)
Moderator:
	Bill Carey Editor-in-Chief, Avionics Magazine

You and your entire team can take part in this unique conference brought to you by Avionics Magazine. You can view it at your desk or gather around a speakerphone in a conference room - no travel required! Each registration comes with access to the archived version of the program and the materials for six months.

Don't miss this exclusive Webinar. Register you and your team today!

How does the Webinar work?

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• One (1) toll-free connection to the seminar (if you select the audio connection), and
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What equipment do I need?

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• If you do not have RealPlayer or Windows, a touch-tone telephone will work also. It works best to use a speakerphone so that others can listen too.

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Questions?

If you are having any technical difficulties or need assistance meeting these requirements, please contact our Technical Support Center at 866-709-8255 or click here. For content questions regarding this Webinar, contact John Persinos at jpersinos@accessintel.com